Peach tree named &#39;Burpeachthirtyeight&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct variety of peach tree ( Prunus persica ), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachthirtyeight’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow fleshed, clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 18 to September 23 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Botanical designation: The present invention relates to a new, novel,and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica.

Varietal denomination: ‘Burpeachthirtyeight’.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW VARIETY

The present variety of peach tree resulted from an on-going program offruit nut rootstock tree breeding. The purpose of this program is toimprove the commercial quality of deciduous fruit and nut varieties, androotstocks, by creating and releasing promising selections of Prunus,Malus, Punica and Juglans species. To this end we make both controlled,and hybrid cross pollinations, each year, in order to produce seedlingpopulations from which improved progenies are evaluated and selected.

The seedling, ‘Burpeachthirtyeight’ was originated by us, and selectedfrom a population of seedlings growing in our experimental orchardswhich are located near Fowler, Calif. The seedlings, grown on their ownroots, were derived from planting seed of the ‘Summer Lady’ Peach Tree(U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,865), a commercially released, yellow-fleshedpeach. The pollen parent was an unnamed, late ripening, clingstone peachselection (un-patented). Fruit was collected from the female parent, andseeds were then extracted. After a period of stratification, the seedswere placed in our greenhouse, by population, and then field planted fortree establishment, and ultimately to exhibit fruit for furtherevaluation. One yellow fleshed peach seedling, which is the presentvariety, exhibited especially desirable characteristics, and was thendesignated as ‘J26.080’. This seedling was marked for subsequentobservation. After the 2004 fruiting season, the new variety of peachtree was selected for advanced evaluation, and repropagation. Incomparison to its parents, the new variety is both a later ripeningvariety (approximately 6 weeks), and further displays fruit having aclingstone characteristic. Both of the aforementioned characteristicsare different than the traits of female parent, ‘Summer Lady’ Peach Tree(U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,865). Additionally, the new variety of peach treeproduces fruit which are more rounded in shape, flavorful and exhibitsmore external reddish blush than its' unnamed, late ripening clingstonemale parent.

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Asexual reproduction of this new and distinct variety of peach tree wasaccomplished by budding the new peach tree onto ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock(un-patented). This was performed, by us, in our experimental orchardwhich is located near Fowler, Calif. Subsequent evaluations of theseasexually reproduced plants have shown those asexual reproductions runtrue to the original tree. All characteristics of the original tree, andits fruit, were established, and appear to be transmitted through thesesucceeding asexual propagations.

SUMMARY OF VARIETY

‘Burpeachthirtyeight’ is a new and distinct variety of peach tree, whichis considered of relatively large size, and which further has a vigorousgrowth characteristic. This new tree is also a regular, and productivebearer of relatively large, firm, yellow-fleshed, acidic, clingstonefruit which have a very good flavor, and eating qualities. This newpeach tree has a medium chilling requirement of approximately 650 hours,and further produces relatively uniformly sized fruit throughout thetree's canopy. In addition to the foregoing, the fruit of the new peachtree also appears to have good handling and shipping qualities. The‘Burpeachthirtyeight’ peach tree bears fruit which are typically ripefor commercial harvesting and shipment on approximately September 18 toSeptember 23 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the SanJoaquin Valley of central California. In relative comparison to the‘Autumn Rose’ peach tree (U.S. Pat. No. 7,990), which is the closestknown commercial variety, the new variety of peach tree bears fruit thatripens 5-7, or more days, earlier. Further, the current variety producesfruit which exhibit a more rounded shape especially at the apex.Additionally, the current variety produces fruit which exhibit a higherpercentage of reddish blush on the surface of the fruit. Moreover, thefruit of the new variety is a true clingstone fruit which is differentfrom the fruit produced by the ‘Autumn Rose’ peach tree, and whichproduces a full freestone-fruit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

The accompanying drawing, which is provided, is a color photograph ofthe new peach variety. The photograph depicts two whole mature fruitviewed from both the apical, and basal aspects. Additionally one maturefruit is shown bisected in the sutural plane, and which displays theflesh color, and the exposed stone characteristics thereof. A smallpiece of bark from a mature tree is also shown in the drawing, as wellas a stone that has had the flesh removed to exhibit the general shapeand surface texture of the stone. A vegetative shoot of current season'sgrowth is also shown. The external coloration of the fruit asillustrated in the photograph is sufficiently matured for harvesting andshipment. The colors in this photograph are as nearly true as isreasonably possible in a color representation of this type. Due tochemical development, processing and printing, the leaves and fruitdepicted in this photograph may, or may not, be accurate when comparedto the actual specimen. For this reason, future color references shouldbe made to the color plates (Royal Horticultural Society, FourthEdition, 2001) and descriptions provided, hereinafter.

NOT A COMMERCIAL WARRANTY

The following detailed description has been prepared to solely complywith the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112, and does not constitute acommercial warranty, (either expressed or implied), that the presentvariety will, in the future, display all the botanical, pomological orother characteristics as set forth, hereinafter. Therefore, thisdisclosure may not be relied upon to support any future legal claimsincluding, but not limited to, breach of warranty of merchantability, orfitness for any particular purpose, or non-infringement which isdirected, in whole, or in part, to the present variety.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring more specifically to the pomological details of this new anddistinct variety of peach tree, the following has been observed duringthe 8th fruiting season, and under the ecological conditions prevailingat the orchards of the assignee which are located near the town ofFowler, county of Fresno, state of California. All major color codedesignations are by reference to the R.H.S. Colour Chart (FourthEdition, 2001), and which is provided by The Royal Horticultural Societyof Great Britain. Common color names are also occasionally used.

-   Tree:    -   -   Tree size.—Generally considered medium to medium-large in            its growth pattern as compared to other common commercial            peach cultivars ripening in the late season of maturity. The            tree of the present variety was pruned to a height of            approximately 260.0 cm. to about 300.0 cm. at commercial            maturity.        -   Tree width.—Approximately 285.0 cm.        -   Tree vigor.—Considered moderately vigorous. The present            peach tree variety grew from about 160.0 cm. to about 170.0            cm., in height, during the first growing season. The new            variety was pruned to a height of approximately 150.0 cm.            during the first dormant season, and primary scaffolds were            then selected for the desired tree structure.        -   Tree productivity.—Productive. Fruit set varies from more            than the desired crop load, to levels higher than desired            amounts, when the new variety is grown in a suitable            horticultural zone, and under appropriate commercial nursery            conditions. The fruit set is typically spaced by thinning to            develop the remaining fruit into the desired market-sized            fruit. The number of the fruit set varies with the            prevailing climatic conditions, and the horticultural            practices employed.        -   Fruit bearing.—Regular. Fruit set has been more than            adequate during the previous years of observation, and            thinning was necessary during the past 8 years on both the            originally discovered seedling, and on subsequent asexually            reproduced trees.        -   Tree form.—Upright, and pruned into a vase shape.        -   Density.—Considered moderately dense. It has been discovered            that pruning the branches from the center of the tree to            obtain a resulting vase shape allows for enhanced air            movement, and appropriate amounts of sunlight to improve            fruit color, and renewal of fruiting wood throughout the            tree.        -   Hardiness.—The present tree was grown and evaluated in USDA            Hardiness Zone 9. The calculated winter chilling            requirements of the new tree is approximately 650 hours at a            temperature below 7.0 degrees C. The present variety appears            to be hardy under typical central San Joaquin Valley            climatic conditions.-   Trunk:    -   -   Diameter.—Approximately 18.5 cm in diameter when measured at            a distance of approximately 15.24 cm. above the soil level.            This measurement was taken at the end of the 8th growing            season.        -   Bark texture.—Considered moderately rough, with folds of            papery scarfskin being present. Since bark development, and            coloration change with advancing tree age, this            characteristic varies with the tree vigor, age and regional            environmental conditions. Therefore, this is not a            dependable descriptor of the new variety.        -   Trunk lenticels.—Flat, oval lenticels are present but are            not considered abundant. The lenticels range in size from            approximately 3.0 millimeters, to about 5.0 mm. in width,            and between about 2.0 and about 3.0 millimeters, in height.            The development and size of the trunk lenticels can be            influenced, to some degree, by the ambient growing            conditions, and are not, necessarily, a dependable            characteristic of this variety. As trees of this variety            mature, lenticels are present, but they are generally            covered by increasing layers of cork (mature bark), and            therefore become less apparent.        -   Trunk lenticel color.—Considered an orange brown, (RHS            Greyed-Orange Group N167 A).        -   Trunk bark color.—Variable, but it is generally considered            to be a greyed-brown, (RHS Grey-Brown Group N200 B). This            bark description was taken from trees in their eighth leaf.-   Branches:    -   -   Size.—Considered medium large for the variety.        -   Branch diameter.—Average as compared to other peach tree            varieties. The branches typically have a diameter of about            12.0 centimeters when measured during the 8th year after            grafting.        -   Branch surface texture.—Average, and appearing furrowed on            wood which is several years old.        -   Flowering shoot thickness.—Approximately 6.0-10.0            millimeters.        -   Branch crotch angle.—The crotch angle of primary branches            are considered variable, and are usually observed growing at            an angle of about 48 to about 55 degrees when measured from            a horizontal plane. This particular growth characteristic            can be influenced, to some degree, by tree vigor, rootstock            and other horticultural conditions.        -   Current season shoots.—Surface texture — Substantially            glabrous.        -   Internode length.—Approximately 24.0 mm. The internode            length can be somewhat variable due to tree growth patterns            which are influenced, at least in part, by the current            orchard growing conditions.        -   Color of mature branches.—Grey-brown, (RHS Greyed-Brown            Group N199 B).        -   Current season's shoots.—Color. — Medium green, (RHS Green            Group 143 B). The color of new shoot tips is considered a            bright and shiny green (RHS Yellow-Green Group 146 C). It            should be understood that the vegetative shoot color can be            significantly influenced by plant nutrition, irrigation            practices, and exposure to sunlight, and therefore should            not be considered a consistent botanical characteristic of            this new variety.-   Leaves:    -   -   Size.—Considered medium-large for the species. The leaf            measurements, as noted below, have been taken from vigorous,            upright, current-season growth, at approximately mid-shoot.            It should be understood that the leaf size is often            influenced by prevailing growing conditions, quality of            sunlight, and the location of the leaf within the tree            canopy. For this reason, leaf sizes can vary significantly            based upon the ambient and other cultural factors listed,            above, and are not typically considered a dependable            botanical descriptor.        -   Leaf length.—Approximately 155.0 to about 170.0 millimeters.        -   Leaf width.—Approximately 32.0 to about 35.0 millimeters.        -   Leaf base-shape.—The leaves as seen in a typical canopy            generally exhibit equal marginal symmetry relative to the            leaf longitudinal axis.        -   Leaf form.—Lanceolate.        -   Leaf tip form.—Acuminate.        -   Leaf color.—Upper Leaf Surface — Dark yellow-green, (RHS            Yellow-Green Group 146 B).        -   Leaf texture.—Upper Leaf Surface. — Considered glabrous.            Lower Leaf Surface. — Less glabrous when compared to the            upper surface texture.        -   Leaf color.—Lower Leaf Surface — Light to medium green, (RHS            Yellow-Green Group 146 B).        -   Leaf venation.—Pinnately veined.        -   Mid-Vein.—Color — Considered a light yellow, (RHS            Greyed-Yellow Group 160 A) in the early to mid-period of the            growing season.        -   Leaf margins.—Generally — Gently undulating. Marginal Form.            — Considered finely crenate.        -   Leaf uniformity.—Considered generally uniform.        -   Leaf petioles.—Petiole Form. — Considered canaliculated, and            having a more pronounced trough when viewed from the dorsal            aspect. The petiole margin is considered rounded when viewed            from the ventral aspect. Leaf Petiole Size. — Considered            medium-small for the species. Leaf Petiole Length. — About            5.0 to about 9.0 mm. Leaf Petiole Diameter. — About 1.5 to            about 2.0 mm. Leaf Petiole Color. — A light, yellow-green,            (RHS Yellow-Green Group 145 C). Leaf Petiole Strength. —            Durable for the species until senescence. Leaf Petiole            Texture. — Considered glabrous.        -   Leaf glands.—Size. — Considered small for the species;            approximately 1.5 mm. in length; and about 1.0 mm. in            height. Number. — Generally one, and less commonly, two            glands appear per marginal side. Observations of more than            two glands per marginal side are very uncommon. Type. — Leaf            glands located at the base of the leaf are predominantly            reniform in shape, but smaller in width than typical            reniform glands. Leaf Gland Color. — Considered a            medium-dark brown, (RHS Grey-Brown Group 199 A). As the            growing season progresses the coloration of the glands            typically darkens, and occasionally begins to desiccate by            the mid-late season.        -   Leaf stipules.—Size. — Medium for this variety. Number. —            Typically 2 per leaf bud, and up to 6 per shoot tip. Form. —            Lanceolate in form, and having a serrated marginal edge.            Color. — Green, (RHS Green Group 137 C) when young, but            graduating to a brown color, (RHS Greyed-Orange Group 164 A)            with advancing senescence. The leaf stipules are generally            considered to be early deciduous.-   Flower buds:    -   -   Hardiness.—No winter injury (bud death) has been noted            during the last several years of observation while the            present trees have been growing in the central San Joaquin            Valley. The new variety of peach tree has not been            intentionally subjected to drought, cold or heat stress, and            therefore this information is not available.        -   Flower bud.—Size — Variable based upon the state of            maturity. The flower buds as described, below, were observed            approximately 7 days prior to bloom.        -   Flower bud.—Length — Approximately 17.0 millimeters.        -   Flower bud.—Diameter — Approximately 10.0 millimeters.        -   Flower bud surface texture.—Pubescent.        -   Flower bud orientation.—Considered appressed, but appearing            less so as the floral buds near enfloration.        -   Bud scale color.—Grey-purple (RHS Greyed-Purple 185 C).-   Flowers:    -   -   Date of first bloom.—Observed on Feb. 27, 2015.        -   Blooming time.—Considered average in relative comparison to            other commercial peach cultivars which are grown in the            central San Joaquin Valley. The date of full bloom was            observed on Mar. 4, 2015. The date of full bloom varies            slightly with climatic conditions, and prevailing            horticultural practices.        -   Duration of bloom.—Approximately 9 or more days. This            particular characteristic often varies slightly with the            prevailing climatic conditions.        -   Flower class.—Considered a perfect flower, complete and            perigynous.        -   Flower type.—The variety is considered to have a showy-type            flower.        -   Flower size.—Considered large for the species. The flower            diameter, at full bloom, is approximately 50.0 to 52.0            millimeters.        -   Bloom quantity.—Considered abundant.        -   Flower bud density.—Generally considered moderately dense.        -   Flower bud frequency.—Generally two flower buds appear per            node. Occasionally, one flower bud per node is observed.        -   Petal size.—Generally considered large for the species.            Petal Length. — Approximately 25.0 to 28.0 millimeters.            Petal Width. — Approximately 17.0 to 20 millimeters.        -   Petal form.—Considered broadly ovate.        -   Petal count.—Nearly always 5.        -   Petal texture.—Upper Petal Surface. — The upper petal            surface exhibits a soft velvety texture. Lower Petal            Surface. — The lower petal surface exhibits a soft velvety            texture.        -   Petal color.—Considered a light pink at the popcorn stage,            (RHS Red Group 56 A), and darkening with advanced            senescence, and the exposure of sunlight, to a medium-dark            pink, (RHS Red-Purple 63 C).        -   Fragrance.—Slight.        -   Petal claw.—Form. — The claw is considered ovate in shape,            and is generally large in size. Length. — Approximately 18.0            to 11.0 millimeters. Width. — Approximately 8.0 to 10.0            millimeters.        -   Petal margins.—Generally considered variable, from nearly            smooth to slightly undulate.        -   Petal apex.—Considered entire. No petal margin has been            observed in this variety.        -   Flower pedicel.—Length. — Considered medium with an            approximate length of about 3.5 to about 4.5 millimeters.            Diameter. — Approximately 2.0 millimeters. Color. — A medium            brown, (RHS Grey-Brown Group N199 D) depending upon the            pedicel fruit maturity, and timing of the visual observance.            Surface Texture. — Glabrous.        -   Floral nectaries.—Color. — Considered a medium, saturated            orange (RHS Greyed-Orange Group 168 C).        -   Calyx.—Surface Texture. — Upper Surface. — A very fine            pubescence is present. Lower Surface. — A dull but nearly            glabrous surface is observed. Calyx Color. — A dull brown            red, (RHS Greyed-Red Group 178 B).        -   Sepals.—Surface Texture. — The surface has a short, fine            pubescent texture. Number. — 5 sepals can be observed. Sepal            Size. — Average. Sepal Length. — Approximately 6.5 - 8.5            millimeters. Sepal Width. — Approximately 4.0 to 6.0            millimeters. Sepal Shape. — Generally obovate. Sepal            Marginal Shape. — Considered smooth and entire. Sepal Color.            — A dull red, (RHS Greyed-Red Group 178 A).        -   Ovary texture.—Pubescent.        -   Anthers.—Generally. — Average in size. Anther Color. —            Orange when viewed dorsally, and prior to dehiscence, (RHS            Greyed-Orange Group 168 C).        -   Pollen production.—Pollen is abundant, and has a yellow            color, (RHS Yellow-Orange Group 16 B).        -   Fertility.—Self-fertile.        -   Filaments.—Size. — Approximately 13.5 to 16.5 millimeters in            length. Filament Color. — Considered white to a            pinkish-white, (RHS Red-Purple Group 65 D).        -   Pistil.—Numbers. — Usually one, and only rarely more than            one. Size. — Considered large. Pistil Length. —            Approximately 18.0 to about 21.0 millimeters in length            including the ovary. Pistil Color. — Considered a very pale            green, (RHS Yellow-Green Group 154 D). Pistil surface            texture. — The variety has a long pubescent pistil.        -   Stamen position relative to the petals.—At flower maturity            the stamens grow to be superior to the petals.        -   Stigma position relative to the anthers.—Generally the            stigma is superior to the anthers by approximately 1.0-2.0            millimeters.-   Fruit:    -   -   Maturity when described.—Firm ripe condition (shipping            ripe).        -   Date of first picking.—Approximately Sep. 18, 2015.        -   Date of last picking.—Sep. 23, 2015. The date of harvest can            somewhat vary with the prevailing climatic conditions, crop            loads and the current climatic and horticultural practices            employed.        -   Size.—Generally — Considered moderately large, and very            uniform.        -   Average cheek diameter.—Approximately 78.0 to about 82.0            millimeters.        -   Average axial diameter.—Approximately 79.0 to about 82.0            millimeters.        -   Typical weight.—Approximately 287.0 grams. This            characteristic is highly dependent upon the horticultural            practices employed.        -   Fruit form.—Generally — Considered globose. The fruit is            generally uniform in symmetry.        -   Fruit suture stitching.—No stitching exists along the suture            line.        -   Fruit suture.—Color — Generally, the fruit appears blushed            to the same degree as the skin, (RHS Greyed-Red Group 179            A).        -   Ventral surface.—Form — Considered even, and uniform in            appearance, when this surface is viewed from the lateral,            suturial plane.        -   Apex.—Shape — Generally rounded, and occasional lobing is            observed.        -   Base.—Shape — Generally smooth.        -   Stem cavity.—Form — The stem cavity typically has a            rounded-circular form which is generally considered uniform.            The rounded stem cavity extends, slightly, in the direction            of the suture. The average depth of the stem cavity is about            6.0-8.0 mm. The average width of the stem cavity is about            8.0 mm. The average length of the stem cavity, when measured            in the suturial plane, is about 25.0-30.0 mm. This            measurement varies according to the size of individual            fruits which are examined.        -   Fruit skin.—Thickness. — Considered medium in thickness, and            tenacious to the flesh. Fruit Skin Surface Texture. — Short,            fine and pubescent. The pubescence is moderately abundant.            Taste. — Non-astringent. Tendency to crack. — Not observed            in the previous years of observation and evaluation.        -   Fruit skin color.—Blush Color. — Generally speaking, a dull            red blush can be observed on the skin of the fruit            (approximately RHS Orange-Red Group N34 A), and is more            typically present on the portions of the fruit facing the            sunlight. The blush of the fruit typically covers            approximately 45%-65% of the fruit skin surface. The            percentage of the blush on the fruit skin surface can vary,            and is generally dependent upon the fruit's exposure to            direct sunlight; specific fruit maturity; and also the            prevailing ecological and horticultural conditions under            which the fruit was grown.        -   Ground color.—A medium, light yellow, (RHS. Yellow Group            23 B) is observed.        -   Fruit glossiness.—A dull pubescent surface is present.        -   Fruit stem.—Size. — Medium in length, approximately 5.0 to            about 8.0 millimeters. Fruit Diameter. — Approximately 2.0            to about 3.0 millimeters. Fruit Stem Color. — Pale            yellow-green, (RHS Yellow-Green Group N144 C).        -   Fruit flesh.—Ripening. — Considered even. Fruit Texture. —            Firm, crunchy, juicy and dense. Considered firm yet            non-melting. Fruit Fibers. — Present but not prominent.            Fruit Aroma. — Slight to Moderate. Eating Quality. —            Considered very good. Fruit Flavor. — Considered balanced            with sweetness and acidity. Juice Production. — Moderate to            abundant.        -   Brix.—About 13.0 to 17.0 degrees. This characteristic varies            slightly with the number of fruit per tree; the maturity of            fruit when harvested; the prevailing horticultural practices            employed; and the ambient climatic conditions.        -   Acidity.—Considered medium. Approximately 0.70 titratable            acidity is typically, detected. Acid levels assayed from the            fruit flesh can vary with the fruit maturity, sunlight            exposure, climatic, regional and horticultural influences            the tree has been exposed to.        -   Flesh color.—Yellow (RHS Yellow Group 12 A). The flesh may            also have pigmentation of red radiating from the stone (RHS            Greyed-Red Group 179 A).-   Stone:    -   -   Type.—Clingstone.        -   Size.—The stone is generally considered to be medium in size            for the variety. The stone size varies with the resulting            crop load, and tree vigor.        -   Stone length.—Average, about 36.0 to about 40.0 millimeters.        -   Stone width.—Average, about 24.0 to about 28.0 millimeters.        -   Stone diameter.—Average, about 22.0 to about 24.0            millimeters. Stone Form. — Roughly ovoid in shape.        -   Stone base.—Shape — The base of the stone is considered            shortly attenuated.        -   Stone apex.—Shape — The stone exhibits a slightly            acutely-shaped apex.        -   Stone surface texture.—Considered irregularly furrowed            toward the apex. Further, more pitting exists in the            mid-portion of the stone (laterally), and is more commonly            observed toward the base of the stone.        -   Ridges.—Ridging is observed on the stone and is generally            more prominent, and usually oriented parallel, and laterally            relative at the ventral and dorsal margins of the stone. The            folds of the surface ridges appearing on the external            margins often end gently along the suture.        -   Ventral edge.—The ventral edge of the stone is generally            considered troughed with three substantial grooves that            converge apically.        -   Stone dorsal edge.—Shape — Generally considered even.        -   Stone color.—The color of a mature, dry stone, is generally            considered a dull brown, (RHS Greyed-Orange Group 166 B).        -   Tendency to split.—Splitting has only rarely been noted.        -   Kernel.—Length. — Approximately 16.0-19.0 millimeters.            Width. — Approximately 13.0-15.0 millimeters. Thickness. —            5.0-6.0 millimeters. Size. — The kernel is considered medium            in size. Form. — Considered generally ovoid in shape.            Pellicle. — Slightly pubescent in appearance. Color. — A            dark tan (RHS Greyed-Orange Group 165 B).        -   Use.—The present variety ‘Burpeachthirtyeight’ is considered            to be a peach tree of the late season of maturity, and which            produces fruit which are considered to be firm, attractively            colored, and which are useful for both local and long            distance shipping.        -   Keeping quality.—Appears excellent. The fruit of the present            variety has stored well for periods of up to 35 days after            harvest at 1.0 degree Celsius.        -   Shipping quality.—Good. The fruit of the new peach tree            variety showed minimal bruising of the flesh or skin damage            after being subjected to normal harvesting and packing            procedures.        -   Resistance to insects and disease.—No particular            susceptibilities were noted. The present variety has not            been intentionally tested to expose or detect any            susceptibilities or resistances to any known plant, fruit            diseases, insect, frost, winter injury or other            environmental factors. Although the new variety of peach            tree possesses the described characteristics when grown            under the ecological conditions prevailing near Fowler,            Calif., in the Central part of the San Joaquin Valley of            California, it should be understood that variations of the            usual magnitude, and characteristics incident to changes in            growing conditions, fertilization, nutrition, pruning, pest            control, frost, climatic variables and changes in            horticultural management are to be expected.

Having thus described and illustrated our new variety of peach tree,what we claim is new, and desire to secure by plant Letters Patent is:1. A new distinct variety of peach tree, substantially as illustratedand described, and which is characterized principally as to novelty byproducing an attractively colored yellow fleshed, clingstone peach whichis mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 18 toSeptember 23 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the SanJoaquin Valley of central California.